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May. 10, 2017

Question of the week: What if I disagree with my adviser?

Disputes between advisers and their clients are rare, but they can occur. Even if an investor holds up their end of the adviser-client relationship and does all the necessary due d...

May. 3, 2017

Question of the week: What is a registered adviser?

When the Nova Scotia Securities Commission is delivering investor education presentations, seminars or tutorials one of the first things were always tell people is to check the reg...

May. 1, 2017

CFA Society Atlantic Canada and NSSC Putting Investors First

The Nova Scotia Securities Commission will be joining hosts, CFA Society Atlantic Canada at the Halifax Central Library, Thursday May 4 for their event Putting Investors First.This...

Apr. 26, 2017

Question of the week: What are alternative investments

Alternative investments are some of most complicated and difficult to navigate investments available. They usually take on higher-than-average risk in return for the potential of h...

Question of the week: What if I disagree with my adviser?

Question of the week: What is a registered adviser?

CFA Society Atlantic Canada and NSSC Putting Investors First

Question of the week: What are alternative investments

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